Contracts Manager

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

A birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Growth opportunities in Adelaide

Job summary

Hindmarsh in Adelaide seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to drive the commercial outcomes of a $65 million mixed-use development. You will lead head contract management, procurement strategy and major subcontractor packages, while mentoring the commercial team and coordinating with project leadership to maximize value and mitigate risk.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in commercial construction, strong contract law knowledge, and proven leadership of commercial teams on medium to large

Qualifications

• 10+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally head contractor.
• Experience delivering medium to large-scale projects with strong commercial outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legislation and Security of Payment requirements.
• Proven leadership of commercial teams and mentoring.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract and subcontract administration across project delivery.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage major subcontractor packages.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes.
• Monitor project financial performance including cashflow, forecasting and cost control.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to project and business leadership.
• Lead commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits.
• Mentor and develop Contract Administrators, Cadets and commercial team members.
• Support project teams with commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Contract management

Head contract administration

Procurement strategy

Commercial risk leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract law principles

Education

10+ years in commercial construction

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

As our Adelaide business continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team with strong momentum, a healthy project pipeline and a commitment to delivering projects that create meaningful outcomes for communities across South Australia.

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing Adelaide team and lead the commercial outcomes of a $65 million mixed‑use development being delivered in partnership with Renewal SA.

Contracts Managers at Hindmarsh are responsible for leading project commercial outcomes through effective head contract management, procurement strategy, subcontractor management and commercial risk leadership. As the commercial lead on the project, you will work closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team to maximise performance, manage risk and deliver successful project outcomes from procurement through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with senior project stakeholders, you will be responsible for:

• Leading head contract and subcontract administration across project delivery
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing major subcontractor packages
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Managing client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes
• Monitoring project financial performance including cashflow, forecasting and cost control
• Preparing and presenting commercial reports to project and business leadership
• Leading commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits
• Mentoring and developing Contract Administrators, Cadets and commercial team members
• Supporting project teams with commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution

We are looking for team members who have:

• 10+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial outcomes on medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles, construction legislation and Security of Payment requirements
• Experience leading commercial teams and mentoring developing professionals
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a business with more than 45 years of construction excellence and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Australia.

Our Adelaide business is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for experienced professionals who want to make an impact, contribute to landmark projects and help shape the future of our team.

We combine the strength and stability of a national business with the agility, collaboration and career opportunities that come from being part of a growing local operation.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our Adelaide business

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can influence project outcomes, develop high-performing teams and contribute to a growing construction business with a strong future, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out to our internal recruitment team directly to have a chat about how Hindmarsh can support your career goals.